This is about the 3rd. Puro. classic oil filter that I have had to replace due to a leaky gasket, since my Toyota's oil filter is in your face and easily accessible I just noticed this one sprung a leak yesterday and was leaking down the block, when I spun it off, once again the rubber gasket was almost even with the metal lip of the filter. am I putting them on to tight? I remove/install them by hand because it's so easily accessible. Thanks {} oh and about 3,000 miles on this filter.
Porulator classic , gasket keeps leaking.
- Thread starter zach1900
- Start date
- Status
Sounds too tight to me. OIl the gasket and then about half a turn beyond when the gasket contacts the boss on the block. I have been using Puro on Gen 4s for years. The only one which ever leaked was a Fram, and that was the reason I switched.
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Exactly. I wouldn't be using them in the first place, especially after they kept leaking. I had the same car as you that I sold last year and had no issues with Wix filters leaking.
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Exactly. I wouldn't be using them in the first place, especially after they kept leaking. I had the same car as you that I sold last year and had no issues with Wix filters leaking.
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Add that to the torn media reports, no thanks Purolator.
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Add that to the torn media reports, no thanks Purolator.
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
+1000000000000000000000000
take them back
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
+1000000000000000000000000
take them back
Last edited:
Originally Posted By: zach1900
In my infinite wisdom I bought 5 of them because I didn't want to step foot into Walmart for as long as possible.
I had a stash of them too, I returned them. Why bother is what I said.
In my infinite wisdom I bought 5 of them because I didn't want to step foot into Walmart for as long as possible.
I had a stash of them too, I returned them. Why bother is what I said.
Use a Denso. They have a stop-torque feature that prevent overtightening. You turn them on by hand until they stop rotating and the calibrated o ring seal distortion is achieved.
Originally Posted By: zach1900
I always hear of oil filters leaking because they are to loose , the gasket wasn't torn, just worn down even with the lip of the filter itself. I am throwing the other ones in the trash, to late to return them anyway.
I'd try and return them, maybe someone will give you store credit. If not then you can pitch them if you want.
I always hear of oil filters leaking because they are to loose , the gasket wasn't torn, just worn down even with the lip of the filter itself. I am throwing the other ones in the trash, to late to return them anyway.
I'd try and return them, maybe someone will give you store credit. If not then you can pitch them if you want.
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
I have been using Puro on Gen 4s for years.
Product quality changes, unfortunately.
I have been using Puro on Gen 4s for years.
Product quality changes, unfortunately.
Originally Posted By: HosteenJorje
Use a Denso. They have a stop-torque feature that prevent overtightening. You turn them on by hand until they stop rotating and the calibrated o ring seal distortion is achieved.
That is AMAZING... marketing...!
Calibrated o ring seal distortion .... right.
Every filter has that if you follow the install instructions...
Use a Denso. They have a stop-torque feature that prevent overtightening. You turn them on by hand until they stop rotating and the calibrated o ring seal distortion is achieved.
That is AMAZING... marketing...!
Calibrated o ring seal distortion .... right.
Every filter has that if you follow the install instructions...
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Oh man...you took the WORDS out of my mouth!
Ed
Stop Using them after the third one leaked why would you keep buying them.
Oh man...you took the WORDS out of my mouth!
Ed
MrQuackers
Site Donor 2025
Give them to BOF for target practice
IVE HAD MOST ALL spin-on can FLAT GASKETS LEAK WITH MODERN OILS; PUROLEAKER, DELCO, WIX.
Popular, current: Toyota Subaru and Nissan filter spec/apps are same for most non turbo engines.
I try to use cans with P-gaskets now - NEVER any gasket leaks.
See my Honda S2000 filtec as a great filter for those looking to upgrade. If I could get the Subaru black ToyoRoki I'd use those.
Popular, current: Toyota Subaru and Nissan filter spec/apps are same for most non turbo engines.
I try to use cans with P-gaskets now - NEVER any gasket leaks.
See my Honda S2000 filtec as a great filter for those looking to upgrade. If I could get the Subaru black ToyoRoki I'd use those.
Last edited:
- Status
